Firefighter - Lateral(Transfer)

About the role

Zanesville Fire Department is accepting applications for lateral transfers. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit this link.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency medical calls and fire alarms.
• Extinguishes fires using hoses, pumps, and other extinguishing agents.
• Places hoses and ladders in proper positions, climbs ladders, and operates pumps.
• Ventilates structures by opening windows and cutting holes.
• Operates aerial ladders, fire extinguishers, and other hand tools.
• Works inside, outside, or on top of burning and smoke-filled structures.
• Rescues persons trapped in burning buildings.
• Takes appropriate measures to protect and preserve lives and property.
• Administers emergency medical care and CPR.
• Conducts salvage operations, cleans and maintains equipment, and performs general maintenance.
• Attends training sessions and maintains/improves rescue, firefighting/emergency medical skills.
• Counsels school children and promotes fire prevention and safety.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Firefighter II (240 CARD) and Paramedic Certification.
• Currently in the OP&F or OPERS pension system.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job.
• Availability to work shift assignments.

Qualifications

• An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant for the position.

Skills

• Knowledge of firefighting and emergency medical skills.
• Ability to learn technical firefighting and emergency rescue/emergency medical principles and techniques.
• Physical strength and endurance to perform strenuous tasks under hazardous conditions.
• Sound and prompt judgment in emergency situations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Deferred Compensation (retirement), and Life Insurance. Paid Time Off includes Paid Holidays, Paid Sick, Vacation, and Personal Holidays. Employees participate in a defined benefit retirement plan such as Ohio Public Employers Retirement Plan (OPERS) or Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F).

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Firefighter shifts are normally 24 hours with 48 hours off between shifts.